BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Bacon Free Library - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Bacon Free Library X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Bacon Free Library REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230907 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231019 DTSTAMP:20260525T203218 CREATED:20230816T202636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231008T235606Z UID:44284-1694044800-1697673599@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Featured Artist - Barbara Levine DESCRIPTION:Barbara paints in oils and in gouache. She loves the texture and fluidity of oil paints and the ease with which you can layer the paint. She says that although gouache is a water based paint and can be used in ways similar to watercolors\, it is more opaque and can be layered as well. She notes that these days both have an enormous variety of colors available to use and to mix.  \nBarbara learned to paint primarily “en plein air” in a New England impressionist tradition and she says that it has been a wonderful adventure for her. She comments that being outside trying to capture in paint the light at particular moments as it flows onto or around the forms one is looking at can be extremely exhilarating. \n  \nBarbara has a Masters Degree in Social Work and many\, many years of postgraduate trainings in the field of psychotherapy. She says that she is sometimes tempted to say her work is somewhat disconnected from painting but realizes that it has taught her to be especially observant and aware of subtle visual nuances which has helped in her painting. Her training in painting has been through years of local\, national and international workshops. Her teachers have included: Gloucester artist David Curtis\, Boston artists George Nick\, Charlotte Gibbs\, Robert Cormier\, and Michael Dowling\, Israeli artist Elie Shamir\, and nationally and internationally known artists Kelly Carmody\, Victor Butko\, Scott Christenson\, Ann Blair Brown\, Lori Putnam\, and Kevin Macpherson. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/barbaralevine-2-2/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:All Ages,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Barbaralevine.jpeg GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T180000 DTSTAMP:20260525T203218 CREATED:20230830T191502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T191502Z UID:44477-1696345200-1696356000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Statewide Read-In: Let Freedom Read! DESCRIPTION:Libraries across the Commonwealth are celebrating the freedom to read with a Statewide Read-In. Come together on the BFL lawn and read anything you want! All ages – kids and adults – are welcome. Stop by anytime between 3:00 and 6:00pm and enjoy apple cider and doughnuts while you read. \nThis program will take place outdoors\, weather permitting. Bring a blanket or chair for sitting on the grass. \nThe Statewide Read-In is supported by the Joint Task Force for Intellectual Freedom with members from the Massachusetts Library Association (MLA)\, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC)\, the Massachusetts Library System (MLS)\, and the Massachusetts School Library Association (MSLA). URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/statewide-read-in-let-freedom-read/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:All Ages,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/ca71740b_let-freedom-read-social-media-graphic_preview.png GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T203218 CREATED:20230811T165653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230811T180352Z UID:44242-1696446000-1696449600@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Mass Audubon's The Nature of Fall with Patti Steinman (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:The Nature of Fall with Patti Steinman \nAutumn in Massachusetts is filled with seasonal wonders and mysteries unique to our state. Why do leaves change color and fall off their trees? What animals are rustling through those crunchy\, fallen leaves\, and what are they doing? Why don’t we hear birds\, crickets\, and bees anymore? This online program will introduce the seasonal dynamics of the nature of Massachusetts in fall\, including the plants and animals that experience it. You’ll also leave with ideas and suggestions for observing\, appreciating\, and supporting nature near home. \nPatti Steinman is the Senior Teacher/Naturalist at Arcadia and the Connecticut River Valley Wildlife Sanctuaries. Patti has worked at Mass Audubon for over 30 years\, overseeing and teaching environmental education programs for all ages. Patti has an MS from Antioch New England in Environmental Studies. \n  \nThis program will be held over Zoom. Please register below to receive the program link.  \n  \n\n\n \n \n Mass Audubon's The Nature of Fall with Patti Steinman\n \n \n Name*Email\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ\n \n \n\n  \n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/natureoffall/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/leaves.jpg GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T140000 DTSTAMP:20260525T203218 CREATED:20230817T175604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230817T175745Z UID:44291-1696510800-1696514400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Mystery Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual Zoom discussion of Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto. Copies available at the library\, or borrow as an ebook or digital audiobook through Libby. Please email cstirling@minlib.net to register and receive the Zoom link. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/mystery-vera-wong/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Vera-Wong.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T111500 DTSTAMP:20260525T203218 CREATED:20230731T192708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T193043Z UID:44011-1696672800-1696677300@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Read to a Dog DESCRIPTION:Build confidence and practice your reading skills by reading out loud to a registered therapy dog! Children ages 5 and up can sign up for a 15 minute reading session with Sophie\, a gentle golden retriever who loves belly rubs\, stories\, and cuddles. \nRegistration is required and opens one month before the program. Please register for each child attending. \n\n \n \n Read to a Dog July 18 at the Morse\n \n \n Child's Name*Child's Age*Email*\n \n Choose a time slot*3:20-3:353:40-3:55\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ\n \n \n\n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/read-to-a-dog-oct7/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Events,Kids Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_7858-scaled-e1682700542191.jpg GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T120000 DTSTAMP:20260525T203218 CREATED:20221129T220905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221129T222119Z UID:40438-1697108400-1697112000@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:History Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual discussion of: An indigenous peoples’ history of the United States / Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz. \nCopies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library. Call 508-653-6730 to arrange pick up. \nOrder your own copy HERE \nAvailable on Overdrive HERE \nInstantly available on Hoopla HERE \nFor details on how to attend this virtual meeting via Zoom\, please contact mking@minlib.net \nThe Zoom link to the discussion will be sent at a later date.  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/history-book-club-2023-october/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/indi.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T183000 DTSTAMP:20260525T203218 CREATED:20230601T180553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T192126Z UID:43283-1697563800-1697567400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Learn to Play the Ukulele for Adults DESCRIPTION:Did you ever want to learn to play the ukulele? The Bacon Free Library is partnering with Bach to Rock in Wellesley to bring you this free program. B2R will teach you the basics of playing the ukulele. This program is geared towards ages 14+. Ukuleles will be provided\, but feel free to bring your own if you have one. Class size limited to 10. Registration is required. \n  \n\n \n \n Learn to Play the Ukulele for Adults\n \n \n Name*Email\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ\n \n \n\n  URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/ukuleleforadults/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ukulele-1.jpg GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T203218 CREATED:20230824T190121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T193630Z UID:44389-1697569200-1697572800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Environmental Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion of \nThe Dawn of Everything: A New History of Humanity by David Grabber and David Wengrow \nCopies of the book will be available at the Bacon Free Library.  \nOrder your own copy HERE \nJoin environmental enthusiast\, Arthur Ensroth\, in discussing current\, historical and future environmental issues through books! We’re finding ways to become more engaged and participatory in the natural world\, educating ourselves on the climate challenges we face and looking at the history and philosophy of how the environment has been viewed through the ages.  \nThe BFL is collaborating with Broadmoor\, Mass Audubon with this book group. We thank them for sharing their mission with us. \nPlease email glesellier@minlib.net for the Zoom meeting details. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/environmental-2023-oct/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Dawn-of-Everything.jpg GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231020 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231214 DTSTAMP:20260525T203218 CREATED:20230927T194711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T204254Z UID:44810-1697760000-1702511999@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Featured Artist - Elizabeth Cohen DESCRIPTION: \nElizabeth Cohen is an artist in the Boston area\, creating wheel-thrown and altered functional and sculptural work in porcelain\, as well as mixed media with natural material such as wasp nest\, mushroom spores and mulberry paper. Organic elements in nature\, such as flowers\, fruits\, seeds\, shells\, and plants\, inform her work. She explores cycles of birth\, life and death\, growth and decay\, rhythm and change. She also explores varied metaphorical nuances\, such as family\, security and comfort\, in nesting sets. She holds a B.A. in English from Tufts University and a M.A. T. from Simmons College.\n \n\n\nElizabeth’s statement on her exhibition at the Bacon: Long mulberry tree fibers of hanji paper allow me to sculpt with my hands and water (my version of the Korean traditional joomchi technique). I seek to capture “komorebi”\, the Japanese word for sunlight filtering through the trees\, as well as other feelings from the natural world. I layer and abrade the paper\, allowing for depth of color\, light and design. URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/elizabethcohen/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:All Ages,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Orange-Floral.jpeg GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T150000 DTSTAMP:20260525T203218 CREATED:20230919T163407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T163239Z UID:44656-1697896800-1697900400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Gothic Victorian Tales by Candlelight DESCRIPTION:The Natick Historical Society and the Bacon Free Library are happy to present an evening of spooky storytelling delivered by Rita Parisi who has been performing historical tales for more than 20 years. \nMs. Parisi brings you back to 19th century New England as she portrays writer Sarah Orne Jewett. In this eerie theatrical presentation\, you’ll meet a family embroiled in a family curse\, an odd stranger that comes to a small town\, and an old woman who may or may not be immortal.  \nPlease register\, if you dare…  \n\n \n \n Gothic Tales by Candlelight\n \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Comments\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/victoriantales/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/GothicTales.jpg GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231023T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231023T170000 DTSTAMP:20260525T203218 CREATED:20230901T190302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T175609Z UID:44500-1698076800-1698080400@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Hands on Nature: Nature's Real Vampires DESCRIPTION:Just in time for Halloween\, come learn about bats and other real-life spooky creatures\, then make a fun craft to bring home. \nThis program is presented by Hands on Nature and is recommended for ages 4 and up. Please register below. \nThis program is full. If you would like\, you may join the waiting list by filling out this form: \n\n \n \n Event Waiting List\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/hands-on-nature-vampires/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Featured,Kids Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/bats-1.jpg GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231024T193000 DTSTAMP:20260525T203218 CREATED:20230601T180116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230916T153752Z UID:43291-1698172200-1698175800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Book Club DESCRIPTION:This month\, we will read and discuss The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michelle Richardson \nJoin us live at the library or on Zoom for the discussion.  \nCopies of the book are available at the library.  \nOrder your own copy HERE \nEBOOK Available on OVERDRIVE  \nInstantly available on HOOPLA \nIf you are interested in attending\, please contact Graziella at glesellier@minlib.net URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/book-club-2023-october/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/book-woman.jpg GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T110000 DTSTAMP:20260525T203218 CREATED:20230717T185043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230717T185043Z UID:43782-1698487200-1698490800@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Nonfiction Book Club DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nThis month\, we will discuss White Hot Hate: a True Story of Domestic Terrorism in America’s Heartland by Dick Lehr.   \nThis book\, by author\, journalist\, and professor Dick Lehr\, details the gripping story of an averted domestic terrorist attack against a Kansas farming town’s immigrant Somali community. Crucial to this story is the FBI informant who exposed the murderous plot:  Dan Day\, an average guy who went to the police with his concerns\, became an FBI informant.  \nCopies of this book are available at the library.  \nOur discussion will be held in a hybrid format.  The host will be in person at the BFL\, while some members will join over zoom.  You are welcome to join either way.  For zoom\, please register here to receive the meeting details: \n\n \n \n Nonfiction Book Club Registration - January 2026\n \n \n your nameemail*\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/nfoct23/ LOCATION:Bacon Free Library\, 58 Eliot Street\, Natick\, MA\, 01760\, United States CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured GEO:42.285064;-71.346109 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bacon Free Library 58 Eliot Street Natick MA 01760 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=58 Eliot Street:geo:-71.346109,42.285064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231030T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231030T170000 DTSTAMP:20260525T203218 CREATED:20230901T202620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230930T135923Z UID:44508-1698681600-1698685200@baconfreelibrary.org SUMMARY:Cinéphile Mondays DESCRIPTION:Cinephilia is an academic word literally meaning “love of cinema\,” but it also contains hints of nostalgia and passion for a film art that was undoubtedly the defining media experience of the twentieth century. \nAs such\, cinema has a variegated and fascinating history which extends well beyond the Hollywood we are all familiar with.  Meant as a tribute to the film art around the world\, from the days of silent cinema to the new waves and beyond\, our cinephile Mondays is a slow and tasteful appreciation of the First Century of Cinema.  The films will be selected on the basis of their relevance for the development of the film art.  On the last Monday of the month\, cinephiles of the world unite!  \nWatch a movie at home and then join Film history & Media studies Professor MV for a virtual discussion. \nFor Monday October 30 \nWe will be discussing: \nDaughters of the Dust by Julie Dash\, United States 1991 \nAvailable on Kanopy HERE \nIf you are interested in attending this Zoom discussion\, please contact Graziella at glesellier@minlib.net URL:https://baconfreelibrary.org/event/cinephile-monday-october-2/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Adult Events,Featured ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baconfreelibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/CAMS2-small-e1590854043239.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR